Reviews on the best RV parts and camping equipment.
You can get lost while shopping in the thousands of different camping products and RV parts & accessories. As an outdoor enthusiasts and someone who has been in the RV industry for years, I would like to give some insight into what products are the best and most useful to purchase. One of our most useful articles will be about camping generators and which one to purchase, so check that out.
Winter camping isn’t just for hardcore outdoorsmen. With the proper equipment and planning, winter camping allows campers to get outside in the sun when the body needs it most. Besides, when else will you have the opportunity to sleep in a snow cave? Whether you are snow camping or just doing some cold weather camping, …
Whether you’re planning a weekend hike or a lengthier excursion in the great outdoors, wearing the wrong hiking clothes can put a damper on things real fast. If you don’t wear the right fabrics or the materials aren’t sufficiently waterproof, you could end up extremely uncomfortable and find that your hike has turned into something …
Hiking Clothes: What to Wear Hiking (…and what not to wear) Read More
There’s nothing that can stop a camping trip in its tracks quite so fast as when your tent poles are on the fritz. Whether you need to replace the shock cord or one of your poles breaks when you’re out on the road, it’s critical to understand the basics of tent pole replacement so you …
How to Fix Tent Poles: Tent Pole Replacement & Repair Read More
If you’re new to camping, one of the first things you’ll need to learn to establish yourself as an outdoor adventurer is how to build a campfire. If the idea of building a campfire seems daunting, it shouldn’t be! In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through exactly how to make a campfire, keep …
Many campers are unaware that sleeping pads are essential to staying warm at night. That sudden chill you feel in your sleeping bag when you wake up in the middle of the night at camp is not because the product is faulty—the bottom of your sleeping bag loses its insulating power after you lay on …
How to Choose the Right Sleeping Pad for Your Tent Read More
You did it! You got all the family together, set the date, and the start of your camping trip is just a few days away. Camping trips are an incredible opportunity to spend time with friends and loved ones, whether you just want some time in nature or a much-needed vacation that won’t break the …
Having a good, reliable tent can make your camping experience much smoother. You want to have a camping tent that will withstand wind and rain but also allow for breath-ability during warm, summer nights. Three season tents are generally your best bet when it comes to camping in spring, summer or fall. Four season tents …
TETON Sports is a company that specializes in outdoor recreational equipment. Founded in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2005, Teton makes sleeping bags, backpacks, tents, cots and camp pads, hammocks, and accessories for camping. Their philosophy as a manufacturer is to keep overhead low, to deliver overbuilt products at competitive prices. TETON launched the Mountain …
Mountainsmith is an outdoor gear and active lifestyle apparel manufacturer founded in 1979. They got their start in Golden, Colorado with a backcountry sled, then secured a patent for a lumbar pack designed to shift load away from the shoulders during backcountry skiing. Today Mountainsmith sells packs, trekking poles, camera bags, tents, coolers, dog products, …
Kelty is a manufacturer of high-end outdoor equipment based in Boulder, Colorado. Asher Kelty founded the company in 1952 and was the first designer to produce and market an external aluminum-framed backpack for civilian use. Exxel Outdoors, Inc. now owns Kelty, and they continue to make high-end backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags. The Kelty Trail …
Eureka Camping has been making tents for over a hundred years out of their Binghamton, NY workshop. The company has a diverse history, including making wagon covers and storefront awnings during the westward US expansion, and was even a major supplier under contract with the United States military during World Wars I and II. Sir …
Dennis Brune founded ALPS Mountaineering and ALPS Brands in 1993. ALPS’ mission is to provide outdoor gear to enhance people’s active lifestyles. ALPS stands for “Active Lifestyle Products and Services.” Their product line consists of rainwear, lights, trekking poles, sleeping bags, packs, tents, and camping furniture. The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4 Person Tent is a …